Samsung
Samsung ViewFinity S9
27″ · 5K IPS
88
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
LG 27GR95QE wins by 3
LG
LG 27GR95QE
27″ · 1440p OLED · 240Hz
91
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
LG 27GR95QE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung ViewFinity S9 lands at 88 and LG 27GR95QE at 91. That puts LG 27GR95QE ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung ViewFinity S9 if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Pick LG 27GR95QE if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
Samsung ViewFinity S9 88
vs 91 LG 27GR95QE
Score breakdown
Samsung ViewFinity S9
88 color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86
LG 27GR95QE
91 color 91
motion 96
hdr 92
features 89
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung ViewFinity S9 | LG 27GR95QE |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 5K IPS | 1440p OLED |
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Refresh | — | 240Hz |
Samsung ViewFinity S9
Pros
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
Cons
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
LG 27GR95QE
Pros
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
Cons
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Samsung ViewFinity S9 vs LG 27GR95QE
Which is better, Samsung ViewFinity S9 or LG 27GR95QE? +
LG 27GR95QE scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung ViewFinity S9 worth the price? +
At $1,599, Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.
Is LG 27GR95QE worth the price? +
At $999, LG 27GR95QE delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in motion.
Does Samsung ViewFinity S9 or LG 27GR95QE last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.